Upstream Dialogue v.16 May June 2011

ISSUE 16 I MAY/JUNE I 2011

Upstream Dialogue

Tomorrow’s energy today Canadian Natural Gas is the clean, smart choice for today and tomorrow. On June 7 Canadian Natural Gas began an advertising program to raise awareness of the role of natural gas in Canadians lives. u Read more about the program.

CAPP Events & Updates CAPP Investment Symposium 2011 June 13 – 15 Calgary, AB

Caravaggio and His Followers in Rome CAPP sponsored event Opens June 17 Ottawa, ON

Inside Tomorrow’s energy today u The Canadian Natural Gas Initiative is raising awareness of the role

that natural gas plays in the lives of Canadians every day. PAGE TWO

Industry in the News PAGE THREE Employee Perspectives u Meet Jennifer Pond and Graham Carter, two of the engineers responsible for the Debolt Water Treatment facility, the winner of the 2011 Responsible Canadian Energy Award for Environmental Performance. PAGE FIVE

Offshore Success uC hevron drilled an offshore well in the Orphan Basin with no-lost

CAPP Speaker Series – Michel KellyGagnon, Montreal Economic Institute June 20 Calgary, AB NOIA Conference and Atlantic Canada Petroleum Show June 20 - 23 St. John’s, NL

time incidents. PAGE SEVEN

Relationships Behind the Resource u I nside Education is teaching students about the relationship between

a healthy environment and a productive economy. PAGE EIGHT

Industry Practice and Regulations PAGE NINE

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6.7 trillion cubic feet Canada’s annual production of natural gas, third largest in the world. Source: CAPP

30 % Natural gas accounts for approximately 30 per cent of Canada’s primary energy consumption. Source: CAPP

Canadian Natural Gas. Tomorrow’s energy today.

It heats our homes, warms the bath water and helps cook our favourite meals. From our kitchens to our communities, natural gas is fuelling newer, cleaner ways of meeting our energy needs today and for the future. Canadian. Affordable. Ready now.

Discover the possibilities at canadiannaturalgas.ca

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In the coming weeks Canadians will get a visible reminder of the

The Canadian natural gas industry is also an important contributor

role that natural gas plays in their lives, as the Canadian Natural Gas

to our economy. The production, transmission, and delivery of

Initiative launches television, print, outdoor and online advertising

Canadian natural gas will provide 10 million person years of

across the country as part of a broad, integrated communications

employment over the next 25 years, provides government with

program designed to raise awareness among Canadians of the role

a significant source of royalty revenue and provides about

natural gas can play in Canada’s energy future.

$27.9 billion in exports each year.

Natural gas touches the lives of Canadians in many ways that

Natural gas is also part of a cleaner future for Canada’s industrial

they may not be aware of and the advertising campaign illustrates

sector. Natural gas can work in concert with renewable sources

many examples of how natural gas is working to meet Canadians’

of energy, like solar and wind, to ensure that a consistent source

energy needs today while providing an abundant, safe energy

of energy is readily available when the winds are calm and the sun

source in the future.

doesn’t shine. In fact the advertising campaign launched with a

In September of 2010, 1,756 Canadians from coast to coast were surveyed to understand what people thought about natural

solar/natural gas powered billboard to illustrate that natural gas’s partnership with renewable energy.

gas and how it compares to various other sources of energy. The

The Canadian Natural Gas Initiative represents the entire natural gas

survey revealed that natural gas awareness - from the role natural

industry and is comprised of the Canadian Association of Petroleum

gas plays in heating and cooling our homes to powering our cities

Producers, Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, Canadian

– tends to be low.

Gas Association, Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas and

Natural gas is a clean and abundant fuel that accounts for approximately 30 per cent of Canada’s primary energy consumption. It is a reliable fuel for home heating, power generation and transportation such as long-range transport vehicles, city buses,

Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance. The Initiative is engaging Canadians in a dialogue about our energy future and why natural gas is an important and growing part of our energy mix.

u Visit the Canadian Natural Gas web site to find out more.

and garbage trucks.

Interested in learning more about Canadian Natural Gas? Get us in your Twitter and Facebook feeds.

Canadian Natural Gas is on Facebook

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Industry in the News Prime Minister Stephen Harper and NDP leader Jack Layton celebrate the results of the May 2 election.

Conservatives win majority On May 2, the Conservative Party of Canada, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, won a majority government, securing 166 seats in the 308-seat House of Commons. The result is positive for the Canadian oil and gas industry because it provides stability, continuity and continued

Photo: Canadian Press

focus on the Canadian economy.

The NDP formed the official Opposition with 102 seats, the Liberals were reduced to 34 seats and the Bloc Quebecois to four seats.

Green Party leader Elizabeth May won her seat on Vancouver Island. uF or more information, please read the

election summary from Global Public Affairs.

Next five years look positive for oil and gas The financial health of the Canadian oil and gas industry looks positive over the next five years, says Peter Tertzakian, Chief Energy Economist of ARC

Turmoil and renewal The fiscal pulse of the Canadian upstream oil and gas industry A five-year review and outlook

Financial Corporation.

Tertzakian’s detailed analysis and findings are published in a new report titled, Turmoil and Renewal: The Fiscal Pulse of the Canadian Upstream Oil and Gas Industry – A Five-Year Review and Outlook.

“All Canadians are stakeholders in the future of (the oil and gas) business,” said Tertzakian, “And whether you are a corporate leader, policy maker, investor or interested citizen, it is important to develop a broad understanding of the forces affecting Canada’s oil and gas industry.” u Read ARC Financial Corporation’s report.

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A study prepared by ARC Financial Corp. for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers February 2011

Industry in the News continued

Quebec has positive image of Alberta As part of its Plea for a Quebec-Alberta Dialogue, the Montreal Economic Institute released the results of a very interesting poll on Quebecers’ perceptions of certain political and economic issues related to Alberta.

As it turns out, 61per cent of Quebecers have a positive image of Alberta. Furthermore, over two thirds (68 per cent) agree with the notion that Quebec must strengthen its political and economic ties with this province. u Please visit the Montreal Economic Institute’s website for the full poll results.

Michel Kelly-Gagnon President and CEO, Montreal Economic Institute

Photo: AP file

Americans value Canadian oil and gas industry Most Americans strongly value Canada’s role as a secure, stable, and friendly supplier of oil and gas to meet the needs of American families and businesses.

Their already strong support for this relationship becomes stronger still when they learn about the jobs Canadian oil creates in America.

These are among the highlights of a poll conducted by Harris Interactive for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and the American Petroleum Institute (API). u View the research results and read CAPP’s take on the results.

News Highlights No to a New Tar Sands Pipeline April 2, 2011 New York Times editorial uR ead the New York Times editorial calling for the United States State Department to deny the Keystone XL pipeline. u Read CAPP President David Collyer’s response to the editorial.

CAPP/API poll highlights

33% of respondents believe that Canada provides less than 100,000 barrels of oil per day.

New Brunswick shale gas: addressing challenges, realizing opportunities May 3, 2011 Times and Transcript, New Brunswick web site uR ead the CAPP commentary that was submitted to media around New Brunswick regarding shale gas.

how much more oil Canada provides

Ottawa’s plan to bury the problem May 1, 2011 Toronto Star editorial

per day. Canada currently provides about 2 million barrels per day

uR ead the Toronto Star editorial that questions the viability of Carbon Capture and Storage. u Read CAPP Vice-President Greg Stringham’s response to the Toronto Star editorial.

Let’s get real about the oil sands April 21, 2011 Petroleum Economist Unconventional uR ead CAPP president David Collyer’s submission stating that Canada’s oil sands are needed to meet the global growth in demand for energy.

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88% of Americans believe the Canadian oil and gas industry works to limit environmental impacts

Employee Perspectives

Using water wisely

Learn about Apache and Encana’s Debolt Water Treatment Plant, winner of the 2011 Responsible Canadian Energy Award for Environmental Performance

Together, Jennifer Pond and Graham Carter have more than 22 years

Using treated water from the plant means a drastic reduction in the

engineering experience in the oil and gas industry and over that period

amount of fresh water needed for fracking operations. This unique

of time they have seen the industry striving to challenge old ideas and

idea required innovative thinking and engineering from those involved.

problems with new innovations.

“By using underground saline water in place of surface water we

This drive towards continuous improvement led Encana and Apache

have significantly reduced our impact on surface water resources in

Canada, to design and build the Debolt Water Treatment Plant in the

the area,” says Pond. “This project demonstrates our commitment to

Horn River Basin, which began operations in June of 2010.

responsible development.”

The Horn River Basin has the potential to be Canada’s first large-

In a project that is the first-of-its-kind there are many challenges and

scale commercial shale gas development, with Apache and Encana in

innovations.

a 50/50 joint venture partnership to develop the resource in the Two Island Lake area of the Horn River Basin.

“The materials used in the plant had to deal with a highly corrosive product caused from high temperatures, hydrogen sulfide, carbon

“Shale gas being a newer player in the gas market forces producers

dioxide, water and acidity,” says Carter. “The water leaving the plant

to rethink existing strategies to reduce the environmental impact,” says

had to meet a specification of having less than four parts per billion of

Pond, a production/process engineer for Encana.

hydrogen sulfide. As a result, we had to develop very precise water

The water treatment plant – the first of its kind in North America –

analyzers to test and prove that this occurred.”

was designed to take sour, saline water from the Debolt formation, a

Another innovation is the equipment the plant uses to function as a

deep sub-surface aquifer 700 hundred meters below potable water

closed system. “The flow-back water management system allows for

sources. The plant pumps the water to the surface, removes the

reuse of the water over time by re-injecting it back in to the Debolt

hydrogen sulfide and then Encana and Apache use the water for

formation so that it can be treated, and used again. This water cycle is

hydraulic fracturing in the Horn River Basin.

far more advanced than the current practices in the area” says Carter.

“Water that is produced from the wells is then recycled back into the

Encana and Apache haven’t stopped there with more innovations

Debolt formation, treated again in the water plant and re-used,” says

coming to this unique project.

Carter, a senior facilities engineer for Apache. “The capacity of the plant is to process approximately 100,000 barrels of water a day.”

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Pond has been involved in the Debolt project from the beginning, first as a member of the concept and execution team of the field pilot

Employee Perspectives (continued) Name: Jennifer Pond Title: Production/Process Engineer Company: Encana Location: Calgary Years of Experience: 7 Best part of the job: “To have the opportunity to test an innovative idea in a field pilot phase and have continued support to develop a full scale commercial water treatment plant.”

“The plant takes this water deep in the ground, cleans it up makes it usable in the fracturing operations and then puts it back into that deep reservoir.”

“I think this project proves to stakeholders that industry is using water wisely – it is a precious resource to us too!”

Name: Graham Carter Title: Senior Staff Facility Engineer Company: Apache Canada Ltd. Location: Calgary Years of Experience: 15 Best part of the job: “Working with people who have the vision and courage to try things that haven’t been done before, like working with our partner Encana to develop the Debolt formation as a water storage reservoir.”

test. As the plant was being built, she provided process engineering

The Debolt water treatment plant demonstrates that there alternatives

support and now she’s working on optimization and continuous

that make economic and environmental sense, says Pond. “It’s a real

improvement of the water treatment operation.

success story.”

While water treatment was a great solution in this particular case,

“Another measure of our success is our partnership with Encana,”

Pond says the water realities are different in different regions, and

says Carter. “We shared engineering resources in development of the

the Debolt Water Treatment Plant is by no means a one-size-fits

plant, in researching the best way to develop the resource and to use

all solution.

the water. We really came together as companies to work together

“While there’s no guarantee of there being a Debolt type formation

toward a common solution.”

in every region, industry needs to ensure responsible water practices

For its innovative work in creating the Debolt Water Treatment Plant,

are being followed – that includes looking for and considering use of

Apache and Encana were awarded the 2011 Responsible Canadian

unutilized water, where practical,” says Pond.

Energy Environmental Performance Award.

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Photo: Chevron

The Stena Carron, working for Chevron, completed the Lona O-55 well with zero lost-time incidents in late August.

Offshore Success

Working safely on the seas In May 10, 2010, 430 kilometres northwest of St. John’s, the Stena

activity if they suspect an unsafe condition, or if they are just

Carron drill ship began one of the most scrutinized wells in the

unsure of what is happening.

history of the Canadian oil industry.

“Stop Work Authority focuses every single person on a single,

Just 18 days earlier, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon had

common goal: achieving safe and incident-free operations,”

killed 11 crewmen and shut down offshore drilling in the United

Lehrmann said. “The successful execution of the Lona drilling

States. Regulators, politicians and the media were vigilant in their

program is directly attributable to the extensive use of Stop

surveillance of the operations in the Orphan Basin, and Chevron,

Work Authority.”

the majority owner of the well, ensured safety remained the number

As all project managers know, successful

one priority.

execution is also the result of a good design

By the end of August, Chevron and its team had completed the Lona O-55 well without a single lost-time incident, setting the record for drilling in the deepest water depth in Canadian history at 2600 meters.

“Chevron’s execution of the Lona O-55 well without a single lost-time incident demonstrated Chevron’s ability to operate safely and reliably in harsh, deepwater marine environments such

“Stop Work Authority focuses every single person on a single, common goal: achieving safe and incidentfree operations,” Lehrmann said. “The successful execution of the Lona drilling program is directly attributable to the extensive use of Stop Work Authority.”

as offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, and elsewhere,” said Jeff Lehrmann, president of Chevron Canada. “It also underscored Chevron’s ability and willingness to work cooperatively with regulators and governments to ensure incident-free operations and protection of the environment.”

and plan. A dedicated team spent two years designing the well, selecting the equipment, conducting environmental assessments, selecting contractors, establishing management processes and standards, and creating verification systems.

Following the Gulf of Mexico incident, Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) added several regulatory oversight measures. Chevron supported the C-NLOPB to ensure full

compliance with the added measures that the Board introduced.

“There were several important takeaways for Chevron from the Lona drilling program. First, this operation confirmed Chevron’s global deepwater drilling and well-control practices are safe and

One of the key factors in ensuring the well was completed without

environmentally sound,” Lehrmann said. “Second, the extensive

a lost-time incident was the experience of the crew working on the

use of Stop Work Authority by Chevron employees, contractors

Stena Carron. Many of the crew who worked on the Lona O-55

and service providers was key in maintaining a constant focus

exploration program were also involved with the first deepwater

on safety throughout the drilling program. And third, it underlined

well that Chevron drilled in the Orphan Basin in 2006 through

the importance of working closely and collaboratively with the

2007. Crew members typically had decades of experience in drilling

regulator to establish trust and credibility and enhance our ‘partner

operations around the world.

of choice’ attributes.”

Chevron empowered their crews through the extensive use

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of ‘Stop Work Authority.’ ‘Stop Work Authority’ obligates employees, contractors and service providers to stop any work

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Atlantic Coast.

Photo: Kristian Jones

Steve McIsaac of Inside Education, teaches students at CAPP’s Energy in Action.

Relationships Behind the Resource

Smiles in the classroom For the staff at Inside Education, helping young people explore the

to help us maintain our goal of providing current, relevant and

world motivates their work.

balanced education programming for teachers and students.”

Inside Education is a not-for-profit education society that provides

One of Inside Education’s most recent initiatives, the Generate

environment and natural resources education to students from

2011 Youth Energy Literacy Summit, was an exciting opportunity

kindergarten to grade 12.

for 80 high school students and 40 teachers to come together and

“For our entire organization it is the feeling that we are making a difference in the lives of young people,” says Steve McIsaac, executive director of Inside Education. “Whether we take teachers

learn from energy experts about energy in Alberta. The attendees also spent part of the three days brainstorming about increasing energy literacy in Alberta’s high schools.

for a walk in the wetlands of southern Alberta, or on a visit to a

“The excitement and enthusiasm displayed by the students was

SAGD facility, or a helicopter tour of the Boreal Forest, we know

motivational for all of us at Inside Education. Now as these ‘Energy

that young people will ultimately benefit. Students will be led to

Literacy Teams’ return to their high schools, they will implement

understand that even though the issues are sometimes complex,

Action Plans designed to help share the experiences they gained at

the same concepts are also important today and long into the

the Summit. We’re excited to see the results,” said McIsaac.

future. If students can understand energy and environmental issues in a manner that puts a huge smile on their faces, that’s a pretty good day for us.”

Inside Education’s approach starts with supporting teachers as they teach about environment and natural resources topics in their classrooms. Inside Education supports teachers by providing

Inside Education has worked with CAPP and its member

classroom and field presentations directly to students and by

companies for more than 15 years. They have worked with the

providing teachers with professional development workshops and

energy sector by seeking technical expertise for school programs,

tours. Additionally, Inside Education provides teaching tools (kits,

hosting teacher tours during professional development workshops

videos, posters, etc.) for teachers to use in their classrooms.

and, most recently, through Inside Education’s participation in CAPP’s Energy in Action program, which they’ve been involved in since its inception in 2004.

“Our approach is based on providing the broad spectrum of points of view on environmental and natural resource issues,” says McIsaac. “We are always pleased to be able to incorporate

“Our expertise is in the school system – in understanding how

expertise from, for instance, the environmental community and

young people learn, what they need to learn according to the

industry alongside academia and government.”

curriculum, and how to make this learning engaging, interactive and meaningful,” says McIsaac. “We rely on our friends and supporters

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Industry Practice and Regulations

Alberta government releases development plan for Lower Athabasca region On April 5, the Government of Alberta released the draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP), which outlined use in the Lower Athabasca region.

Overall CAPP believes the draft LARP was a progressive step in the implementation of balanced land use planning and cumulative effects management in Alberta. Land use planning is an important element in maintaining industry’s social license to operate and providing the policy and regulatory stability to support longer-term investment decisions in the region.

CAPP did have some concerns about the draft plan. Specifically:

that in transitional periods approvals can still be delivered and the regulatory processes built into the regional plan

• The precedent of precluding

can be delivered.

development on some existing leases in conservation and recreation/tourism areas and the uncertainty this creates for developers and investors.

• Existing compensation practices for developers that only recognize sunk costs are inadequate.

• Government must ensure that adequate resources are in place to implement the Regional Plan. An investment must be made by the Government to ensure

The government recently concluded a 60day consultation period, and will consider all of the submissions provided and the concerns Albertans voiced during public consultation. CAPP actively participated in both stakeholder and public consultation sessions to seek clarity and try to resolve outstanding implementation issues. uR ead more about LARP u Read CAPP’s Key Messages Regarding LARP.

This fall, the Alberta government will begin seeking public input on recommendations for the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP).

• Examine how the region should develop

The SSRP is the second of seven regional plans being created by the government to identify and set resource and environmental management outcomes for air, land, water and biodiversity. The plans will also guide future resource decisions while considering social and economic impacts.

• Identify, conserve and restore landscapes

In the initial stages of creating the SSRP, the South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council (RAC) used the land-use classification system first developed in the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan that includes proposed management structure for each land-use type – agriculture (cultivated lands and native rangeland), conservation, mixed use (forest), population centers and recreation and tourism. The RAC is suggesting the SSRP: • Develop options for improving source water protection and other means to protect watershed integrity.

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for long-term success of the agriculture, energy, forestry and tourism industries as well as other economic opportunities. valued for their water security, ecological

Photo: Government of Alberta

Seeking input on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan

function and biodiversity.

• Improve the management of recreation use on public lands and identify locations of lands with high value for recreation and tourism.

• Examine development needs and healthy community objectives and consider the impacts to aboriginal communities.

The government released the SSRP recommendations in late March. CAPP is reviewing the recommendations and is drafting an industry response. In the fall, the government will be holding a series of public and stakeholder workshops to garner input on the South Saskatchewan RAC recommendations. u Get more information about the

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Lower Athabasca South Saskatchewan

The land-use regions as established by the Government of Alberta.

Industry Practice and Regulations continued

Helicopter inquiry in final phase The Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry in St. John’s,

CAPP has participated in the inquiry since its inception in April of

Newfoundland and Labrador will soon issue a final report from

2009 and fully supports the inquiry.

the March 2009 fatal crash of a Sikorsky S92-A helicopter.

The inquiry has already identified regulatory improvements with a

This final phase of the inquiry will advise the Canada

view to ensuring a safe working environment for offshore workers

Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

who are transported by helicopter to facilities off the coast of

(C-NLOPB) which of the Transportation Safety Board findings

Newfoundland and Labrador.

require further action by the C-NLOPB or are the responsibility of others.

uR ead CAPP and other submissions to the inquiry. u Get more information about Phase II of the Offshore

Helicopter Safety Inquiry.

Alberta’s move to a single regulator The Alberta government announced plans

Resource Development and the Energy

The task force made six

on May 10th to establish an integrated,

Resources Conservation Board.

recommendations, including creating an

effective and efficient single regulator to replace the current system. This new ‘regulatory enhancement’ means having a system that is modern, efficient, and effective, while maintaining Alberta’s strong commitment to environmental conservation, public safety and resource conservation.

The announcement, released as part of a 28-page white paper titled Enhancing Assurance: Developing an integrated energy resource regulator, outlines the operation, key regulatory functions and processes of a proposed single regulator and how Alberta could move to a single regulator.

The government report follows the recommendations made by the Regulatory Enhancement Project Task Force in December 2010. The province established the task force in March 2010 to review Alberta’s regulatory

enhanced regulatory system comprised of two key functions: policy development – performed by the Government of Alberta – and policy assurance, performed by a single regulator for the energy sector.

system as part of the Alberta

The province is asking for feedback about

Competitiveness Review.

how best to structure and empower a

The task force analyzed all existing processes and held extensive engagement with First Nations, the oil and gas industry, landowner, municipal and environmental groups. The task group was charged with providing

single regulator. The government says diligence is necessary to help with the work ahead, designing the structure and writing the legislation that will empower a single regulator. u Read Enhancing Assurance:

recommendations that will make

Developing an integrated energy

Currently companies applying for a project

Alberta’s regulatory system modern,

resource regulator

may have regulatory interactions with three

efficient and competitive.

agencies – Environment, Sustainable

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Enhancement Project

Strong spill pevention recognized The recent Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s report

The report results from a review by Captain Mark Turner which

on the province’s offshore oil spill prevention and response

began in May 2010. CAPP and its Newfoundland and Labrador

capabilities recognize the robust offshore regulatory process,

based members supported the review and provided information

strong spill prevention and response capability existing already.

throughout the process.

While recognizing strength in the current system, the report goes

Industry is reviewing the report and will collaborate

on to make 25 recommendations – mostly to regulators and

with governments and regulators as they consider the

governments – on how to further enhance spill prevention and

recommendations and impoementation.

response capability offshore.

uR ead the report here. uR ead more about spill prevention and response.

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2011 Petroleum ServiceS inveStment SymPoSium

Discover the Best Investment Opportunities in Canada’s Oil and Gas Service Industry

June 16 & 17, 2011 Calgary, Alberta

Join us on June 21 for a half-day seminar and learn firsthand what Alberta’s oil sands are all about and how it affects you, your organization, and Greater Edmonton.

This event, jointly organized by EEDC and Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, is aimed at nonenergy industry, business and community leaders, government representatives and associations – anyone interested in Alberta’s oil sands. It is a non-technical look at the challenges and opportunities related to the oil sands, which plays such a significant role in our region and province’s well-being.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) represents companies, large and small, that explore for, develop and produce natural gas and crude oil throughout Canada. CAPP’s member companies produce more than 90 per cent of Canada’s natural gas and crude oil. CAPP’s associate members provide a wide range of services that support the upstream crude oil and natural gas industry. Together CAPP’s members and associate members are an important part of a national industry with revenues of about $100 billion-a-year.

visit: www.psac.ca

Included in the program are panel discussions and presentations on topics, including Alberta in the world context, oil sands production, value-added manufacturing, mitigating environmental effects, and a look ahead.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from top panelists and presenters from the industry in the same room. Suncor Energy CEO Rick George will be the keynote luncheon speaker.

Space is limited and the event is sure to sell out quickly so be sure to buy your tickets right away. For event details and to register, please click here.

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